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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 372 points, Nifty holds 22,800 amid mixed global cues

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Apr

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 372 points, Nifty holds 22,800 amid mixed global cues

Mumbai: A day after a positive closing, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a negative note on Tuesday, amid mixed global cues, following US President Donald Trump's new deadline for Iran. While the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 372.49 points or 0.50 per cent to start the session at 73,734.36, the Nifty fell 129.55 points to open at 22,838.70. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,106.85 and the Nifty 50 at 22,968.25. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index shed…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘unconscious’, unable to run country: Report

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Apr

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘unconscious’, unable to run country: Report

Tehran: A new intelligence memo has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is currently unconscious and unable to carry out his duties as Iran’s Supreme Leader as he is currently undergoing medical treatment, The Times has reported. The report comes amid uncertainty around Mojtaba's health condition and the fact that he has not been seen in public after being appointed to the top post. The assessment, reportedly based on American and Israeli intelligence, states that Khamenei is being treated for a severe medical condition in the city of Qom. The 56-year-old has only given out statements since assuming leadership following the reported assassination…

Government doubles allocation of 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers in each state

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Apr

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Government doubles allocation of 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers in each state

New Delhi: Amid reports of a shortage of LPG cylinders, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced that the daily quantity of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders is being doubled across all States and Union Territories. The ministry said that these 5kg FTL cylinders will be made available to migrant workers with the assistance of oil marketing companies (OMCs). ".. these 5kg FTL cylinders will be at the disposal of the State Government / its Food / Civil Supplies Department for supplying only to migrant laborers in their state with the assistance of oil marketing companies (OMCs)," the letter…

Guwahati cricket stadium weather today for RR vs MI IPL 2026 clash: Will rain play spoilsport again?

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Apr

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Guwahati cricket stadium weather today for RR vs MI IPL 2026 clash: Will rain play spoilsport again?

Guwahati: Unseasonal rains have grappled several parts of India and the KKR vs PBKS clash became the first match of the ongoing IPL 2026 season to get washed out on Monday. Rajasthan Royals are set to face five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati and yet again, the weather in the city will be in focus as it has been raining here in the lead-up to the clash. But will it rain today in Guwahati and the match will get washed out? Here's the Guwahati weather report in detail: According to Accuweather, there is around a 49…

Mole in US government? Trump says probe on to find out who leaked sensitive information on F-15E jet downed in Iran

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Apr

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Mole in US government? Trump says probe on to find out who leaked sensitive information on F-15E jet downed in Iran

Washington: Iran initially had no clue about the second airman of the F-15E who went missing in their territory after the jet was downed, but a "mole" in the US government leaked the information to the media, following which a hunt began by Tehran, President Donald Trump has said. Addressing a press briefing at the White House on Monday, Trump warned the American media outlet to reveal their source or go to jail as he vowed to find the "leaker" who divulged the sensitive information. Iran didn't know about US airman: Trump Trump said a media report revealing that US…

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Apr

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Sara Arjun lauds team ‘Dhurandhar’

Actor Sara Arjun has heaped praises on filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the entire crew of "Dhurandhar" as she expressed her gratitude to them. Sara, who essayed the role of Yalina Jamali in Dhar's directorial "Dhurandhar", which released in 2025 and its sequel "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", said "history has been made". Released on March 19, the sequel has already crossed the mark of Rs 1,500 crore at the global box office. The actor shared a post on her Instagram handle on Sunday, which comprised a series of pictures featuring her alongside the crew. The actor said she realised Dhar…

RBI shuts down this co-operative bank in Maharashtra – What happens to customers’ money now?

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Apr

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RBI shuts down this co-operative bank in Maharashtra – What happens to customers’ money now?

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has continued its actions against co-operative banks, and in this series, it has now cancelled the licence of Shirpur Merchants Co-operative Bank. The central bank took this step as Shirpur Merchants Co-operative Bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects. The RBI said in a statement on Monday that, as a result of the licence cancellation, Shirpur Merchants Co-operative Bank will cease operations with effect from the close of business on April 6, 2026. The Commissioner for Cooperation, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra, has been requested to issue an order for the…

Hardik Pandya injury update: Will Mumbai Indians skipper play against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 13?

07

Apr

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Hardik Pandya injury update: Will Mumbai Indians skipper play against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 13?

Guwahati: The Mumbai Indians missed their skipper Hardik Pandya in the previous game against the Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav led in his absence, but their team balance was hampered and the five-time champions had to make as many as three changes to their line-up. They even had to leave Trent Boult out of the playing XI and eventually, it also affected their performance as they lost to DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. MI are scheduled to face the Rajasthan Royals today at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati but will their captain play? The latest update on…

Iran plans human chains to shield energy sites as Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches

07

Apr

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Iran plans human chains to shield energy sites as Trump’s Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches

Tehran: Iran has announced plans to form a human chain around its key energy facilities as a deadline set by US President Donald Trump draws near. The move comes amid rising tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. The country’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has called on young Iranians to take part in the demonstration, Al Jazeera reported. Athletes, artists and students have been urged to gather around nuclear and energy sites from 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday. The planned show of unity, named the “Human Chain of Iran’s Youth for…

Updated points table after KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match gets washed out due to rain

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Apr

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Updated points table after KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match gets washed out due to rain

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first points on Monday in IPL 2026, albeit without a win, as their clash against Punjab Kings got washed out due to rain at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The hosts were lucky to get at least a point out of the game as they were languishing at 25/2 after 3.4 overs when rain interrupted play and did enough for it to never resume. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings also remained unbeaten in three matches and with five points, they are on top of the points table while KKR are in eighth place. Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…